Home Care / Support Workers - (Casual)

Caregivers are at the heart of what we do so if you are a kind, caring and compassionate individual who is passionate about Making Lives Better ....Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!Nurse Next Door is a certified Great Place to Work. We are looking to build our care team with a variety of experienced carers who are able to work from a minimum of 20 hours per week.We are dedicated to delivering flexible in-home care options to those in the aged care and disability sector, helping people to live more fulfilling lives both at home and in the broader community.We Make Lives Better every day for our clients and care team through our 4 core values:Admire PeopleWOW Customer ExperienceFind a Better WayPassionate About Making a DifferenceAbout The RoleMaking Lives Better® and Happier Ageing® are at the heart of what we do — enabling members of our ageing and disabled community to live a fulfilling life at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.We provide around-the-clock care, so visits may be scheduled early morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight to meet our client's needs. Our clients need carers who can be available between 6am–6pm and overnight. Flexibility is essential.We’re also looking for Support Workers in Oak Flats and Nowra. Experience or skills supporting clients with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) or Autism Spectrum Disorder will be highly regarded. Compassion, adaptability, and confidence in complex care are an asset.ResponsibilitiesProvide a premium care experience to our clients that is genuine, compassionate and personalisedAssist clients with activities of daily living including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transport and companionshipDeliver care in accordance with the client's care plan that has been developed by the Care Designer (Registered Nurse)Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly.Benefits"Making Lives Better" Employee Rewards program (A Wellness program including discounts and cash back at hundreds of retailers)Flexible working hoursCareer development opportunitiesWork with a supportive and dynamic teamOngoing trainingSkills & ExperiencePassionate about making a difference.Availability for 6am–6pm would be highly regarded.A self-led leader with the ability to take responsibility for their own behaviour & success.CoachablePrevious caregiving experience is an asset.Experience and formal training in Dementia care are highly regardedSkills in catheter care, bowel care, diabetes and blood pressure monitoring will also be viewed favourably.Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset!Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Designers when needed.Reliable way to get to and from the client's homes.Must possess own vehicle for transportation to client homes.Drivers with their own vehicle will be an assetExperience in home care or community support (highly regarded)Strong digital skills — AlayaCare and Google Apps experience highly soughtMandatory RequirementsMinimum Cert III in either Aged care, Community, Individual Support or Disability, or extensive industry experienceCandidates without Cert III qualification must demonstrate a minimum of 3-5 years extensive industry experience.National Police Check (Aged Care/ Vulnerable Persons Sector)Working With Children CheckNDIS Worker Orientation Module CompletionNDIS Worker Screener Clearance